INFORMATION SOCIETY-TV

A New View of Parkinson'sGlasses make Parkinson’s sufferers future look brighter. A pair of glasses which uses virtual images could help people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to cope with walking problems (Jan. '06)

A Third Eye for RescuersFire brigades will soon have access to a safety system which is able to accurately detect and locate people that may be trapped in debris after, for example, an earthquake. (Aug. '05)

Beyond UMTSThe mobile revolution continues. UMTS is slowly becoming the new standard in mobile communication, providing new services to users throughout the European Union. (Dec. '04)

Click where You LookSarah lives in Cornwall with her parents. She is 20 years old and has been quadriplegic since she was 18 months old. Despite being paralysed from the neck down, Sarah is independent and uses a mouth pointer to type on her PC. (Jan. '05)

Designing WorkspacesIt is the ultimate viewing tool for designers and engineers. Models can be examined and tested thoroughly in three dimensions, before they are built in the workshops. (Jan. '05)

e-AnatomyA new software has been developed to create 3-D models of the human body. The system will soon be applied for treatment in orthopaedic wards. (Oct. '05)

e-Security in Online Banking“You can always try to steal my PIN code or my visa card, but you cannot steal my face or my voice. Biometrics is a way of proving that I am myself”. (Dec. '04)

Ecology for KidsIn the attempt to reduce pollution, European governments have agreed upon the Kyoto Protocol, which establishes quotas on gas release and supports the plantation as well as the preservation of forests. (Jun. '05)

Healthy Heart's at HomeA new range of garments will soon be out. Gucci? Prada? - Not this time. The emphasis here is not fashion but prevention of chronic heart disease. (Feb. '05)

Harnessing Solar EnergyThe price of oil is going through the roof. There is concern about the protection of the environment and public health. These factors mean that we should look to renewable energy sources, which we already have at our disposal. (Feb. '03)

High-tech Women & ImmigrantsA European research team has been exploring the relationship between technological innovation and resulting socio-economic transformations, particularly in the employment and integration of women and immigrant workers. (Apr. '05)

Home, safe HomeHome sweet home, but not always safe. We hear daily about gas leaks, floods, circuit breaks and fires. Victims are often children, the elderly and the disabled. (Dec. '04)

Images from the PastWith only a GPS system and three other small devices, the Ancient Past can now pop up from the ruins in front of the tourist’s eyes. This system has already been trialed in Pompei, Italy, and Greece. (Jun. '05)

Managing 'Kyoto Forests'In the attempt to reduce pollution, the representatives of the most industrialised countries in Europe have agreed upon the Kyoto Protocol, which establishes quotas on gas release. (Jun. '05)

Maths, not a foreign LanguageEurope is taking action against the increasing lack of interest in maths and the drop in scientific university students. This is being done by the creation of a new international language for children. (Mar. '05)

Multimedia Museum GuidesMultimedia art is so new and strange to most of us that it still takes a lot of explaining. What is needed is not only a new way to exhibit multimedia art, but also a new way of guiding visitors. (Feb. '05)

Music Classes go DigitalThe world’s future musicians may soon make their first steps in the music industry with the help of a computer. IMUTUS software teaches, listens to and assesses the performances of beginners and intermediate musicians. (May '05)

Network to the StarsFor many years the observation of space has depended on just one big radio telescope at any one time. However, they can only reach a resolution equivalent to the human eye. (Feb. '05)

Playing with ScienceIn Athens, Greece, a new technology is revolutionising the teaching of science, aiming to increase the number of students choosing a scientific career path. (Jan. '05)

Protecting Patient DataFor every physician and patient, reduction of medical error is a priority issue. 10% of diagnoses and prescriptions are estimated to be flawed. Similarly, it is important to prevent data ‘mis-transmission’ as well as to assure patient confidentiality. (Jun. '04)

Satellites Against Skin CancerSun is bad for our skin. Even if we are aware of this, it is hard to resist wanting a suntan. For this reason, melanoma occurrences have been steadily rising in Europe since 1930. (Feb. '03)

Small, Green and SafeIt travels at around 30 km/h. No driver. No fuel. It is an automated vehicle, guided by three computers installed in the chassis. An engineer’s dream? It is not just a dream: this car exists. (Apr. '03)

Smart LivingThe front door opens to welcome visitors. The oven bakes a pizza and the washing machine starts by itself. You are in a smart house, where the Internet is a butler. (Dec. '04)

SMEs getting Schooling at HomeThere are 19 million small-to-medium sized businesses in Europe. Their directors have many responsibilities and must be up-to-date with all aspects of their market. (Apr. '03)

Telephone Lip ServiceAndreas Dahl has been hard of hearing since early childhood. He is not deaf, but he needs to look at the person he is talking to, to be able to lip-read and understand the conversation. (Feb. '05)

The Answer to Dry MouthA microchip placed in the mouth can improve the life of people that suffer from Xerostomia, a condition that affects saliva production in the mouth. (Jan. '06)

Tunnel TroubleWhether to go for a deluge system or rather opt for a water mist model spraying small droplets, several European countries are rethinking fire suppression mechanisms for their tunnels. (Nov. '08)

Uni-verseThe architecture industry has received a boost from the introduction of what is termed ‘a new open-source internet platform’. It’s called ‘Uni-verse’ and enables architects and designers to view and work on designs simultaneously. (Dec. '05)

Your Guide around TownGuidebooks’ days are numbered. Tourist offices should be concerned. Time Out and the like should worry too. People will no longer need them for directions or to arrange their evenings. (Oct. '04)

Your Online TailorJeep, 34, works as a manager for a large consulting company in Holland. He needs to look smart for work but he cannot afford to go to a tailor. (Jun. '05)